Archives of real estate blog entries for January 13, 2011

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A question to other Newnan Georgia agents: Why are YOUR clients coming to ME for information? - 08:10 AM
 
Over the last few days we have followed up with an inordinately large number of Internet leads that say that they already have a real estate agent here in Coweta County Georgia.
In these cases, we always tell them that their agent of choice will do a great job for them. Then we wish them well and tell them that they are free to continue using our online tools and gather any information that they desire.
But it makes me wonder why these buyers and sellers are not getting the answers they need from their agent. I wonder how these … (53 comments)

Is NAR® Really Working for Me? - 05:58 AM
Is NAR® Really Working for Me? The National Association of REALTORS® is continuing in 2011 to use our $20. community awareness fee to tout the benefits of home ownership.  Continuing to call it the American Dream, NAR® has designed TV and radio ads saying: "There’s a reason home ownership is called the American Dream. People aspire to home ownership for the financial and social benefits it conveys. Our government supports home ownership because it’s good for communities and the nation’s economy." This message fails to recognize that the American Dream has turned into a nightmare for many, and it sounds out of … (181 comments)

Newbie Agent Seeks My Words of Wisdom (and Yours) - 03:53 PM
 
Just yesterday, I received an email from a kind woman who has been unemployed for two years after over two decades at her job. She is considering a career in the field of real estate. Here’s a piece of what she wrote in her email:
“I really want to pursue my interest (passion) for real estate. Of course, I am scared but I am a very personable person, will talk to anyone… I'm hearing mixed reviews about the market. I actually cringe at the thought of working in a 9-5, so I am willing to work the extra hours for … (53 comments)

Don't Sabotage Your Offer Before It's Even Written! - 07:40 AM
Home Buyers Real Estate Etiquette: Dos & Don'ts
Think back to the first house you ever looked at. Now let me ask, were you comfortable or were you constantly wondering about how to act in a stranger's home? In a new environment, we all study others to see how they interact, but most often there are not any other buyers around when you view property. Does it really matter, you ask? Well , imagine you're selling your home and someone gives you a lower offer than you want – now imagine that offer comes from someone that let their child spill … (45 comments)

OHHH Please, Tell Me That You Didn't Ask Me That........ - 08:14 PM
OHHH Please, Tell Me That You Didn't Ask Me That........
Let me say this is a rant right up front and I am sure that there will be some that will disagree and that's ok.
Not too long ago I received a phone call from a fellow REALTOR®, at least I think she was, asking about one of my listings.  She asked if it was still available.  I answered Yes it is.
She then asked if it was a foreclosure.  Again I answered Yes it is.  She then asked if she could schedule it to show and I said SURE.  I … (114 comments)

Advice For Newbies......Breaking Into The Inner Circle Of Active Rain - 12:53 PM

 
 
Is there an Inner Circle of Active Rain....oh, well I suppose there is. But it's not exclusive in any way. There is no "Freshmen Rush," no interview process, no hazing (ok...some hazing).
But anyone and everyone are welcome! And easy to get in! You need to be noticed by more and more people and you need to impress upon them that you are interesting. So...if you aren't interesting, well, this might not be the right place for you :).
I'll let you in on a little secret......Active Rain is a very fun place to hang out. We learn … (93 comments)

No Budget is No Excuse! - 10:54 AM
In these tougher financial times, I hear that there is no budget for Staging.
The Seller thinks they have no budget for preparing their home for sale so that is the end of the story. Their home will go on the market as is and that's it.
What a mistake!
Why?
Because so much of Staging is sweat equity! All it takes is some effort on the part of the seller. There is little to no cost involved. Preparing your home for sale is not just about renting props, buying pillows or updating lighting and taps. It is about presenting a … (35 comments)

Property Disclosures - Do We Have to Tell the Buyers What My Tenants Told You? - 10:30 PM
Property Disclosures - Do We Have to Tell the Buyers What My Tenants Told You?
 
I had a listing a little while back, and while I was at the property, one of the tenants told me they believed there was mold in the property based on appointments with the tenant's doctor.
 
My response was to contact my seller and tell him about my conversation.  I told him, we were going to need to disclose this to the seller and that it would result in additional inspections.
 
My seller's response, "Do we we have to tell the buyers?"  I … (37 comments)

If the Seller Were French He'd Slap My Face Twice With a Glove - 10:23 AM
Are listing agents prone to sabotaging their own real estate transactions? It's easy to do. I almost did it. And I certainly know better. Nobody is infallible in this business, you know. I've been in real estate in some form or another since the 1970s. Yet, I almost put my big, fat foot directly into my mouth last month and am sharing this story in hopes of preventing this mishap from happening to somebody else.
First, let me say that this listing was not a short sale. Yeah, I know, people tend to think of me as strictly a Sacramento short … (89 comments)

When Saying It Isn't Enough S P E L L IT OUT! - 07:27 AM
My real estate friend - she's about five days from her first Buyers signing and closing. Joining her on a quick trip to the house to make sure things were in order for the final walk through - we got quite a "who knew we had to spell it out" moment.
As we toured the home everything looked great.  Admiring the view from the porch, I say, "Does that 5th wheel come with the home?"  And those cars, and Pod?  And the people standing next to it all?
Ah ... I get to meet the "almost" new homeowners.  Fumbling for words, the soon … (104 comments)

How To Avoid Facebook Spam in Your Email - 06:48 PM
Ever feel like a fish in the water that just got hooked?  If you're biting, read on....
Face it, if you're on Facebook, you're getting email notifications constantly by those leaving comments or tagging you in videos and photos etc.  If you "" a comment by another member or friend on Facebook, you're likely to get an email notification every time someone else comments on their post too.  Pretty soon you get really good at reading or just deleting these notifications.  Sometimes you click the link to go on through to Facebook and see the alert, other times you probably just … (74 comments)

A peek into ActiveRain's corporate culture - 04:28 AM
One of the things that I get most excited about in my job is when one of our team members executes on one of their ideas to make our company better. Will Curry has done just that with the creation of the ActiveRain Vlog!
Today he talked with some of our coworkers about the culture at ActiveRain. Please take a moment to watch the video and get to know our family a bit better. 
The Active Culture from ActiveRain Vlog on Vimeo.
… (79 comments)

Well, NO we did not buy a home with 1950's appliances! AND YES, we want to sell our home with 1980's appliances! - 05:15 PM
Well, NO we did not buy a home with 1950's appliances! AND YES, we want to sell our home with 1980's appliances!
 
We've all gotten the call from someone that has been in their "new" home for 30 years.  They still think their appliances and everything should be welcomed by buyers as "modern"  but they are 30 years old.  When they bought in 1980, they did not want to buy 1950 home.. they wanted a new one....
It was new when they moved into in 1980 and they still think of it as new.  The reddish manufactured paneling has been … (55 comments)

the Journey of a thousand miles, begins with a single step. - 02:57 PM
Many times, during a negotiation for a property, you'll find that your client wants you give incremental counter offers.  They'll want you to counter $500.00.   Or perhaps they'll be big sports and want you to counter a full thousand dollars (whoopie!).
You might consider that a waste of time, but in many cases, that's just what you have to do.  Obviously, you have to follow the direction of your client, but they're not always wrong.  Sometimes a small counter is just what the doctor ordered, to get the other to reconsider.  
And sometimes all you need is to keep the parties … (42 comments)

Am I too old for this??? - 08:29 PM
So we have all heard the saying that you can't teach and old dog new tricks, but who decides when you've become and old dog? Are you truely as old as you feel or is it defined but your willingness to keep learning?
I'll be turning 36 in the near future and even though I consider myself to be reasonably young I feel a little bit like an old soul. I miss having a VCR! and the days when I could leave my house to run to the store without having to have my blackberry attached to my hand. Is the … (80 comments)

When Will We See You Again?? - 05:21 PM
When Will We See You Again??
I love when clients ask me that.  I get that warm feeling in my stomach and a little glow all the way through.  It means I've done my job well.  My clients feel special.  They feel a connection.
So what happens after close of escrow?  How do you stay in touch with your clients-that-seem-more-than-clients?  After all, they've opened their dreams to you, shared their story and situation, revealed confidential information about themselves.  And if you, as their REALTOR®, have shared as well - you have a connection.

Do your closed clients go on "automatic … (22 comments)

You Don't Need No Stinkin' Realtor® - I Get It - But Then Don't Whine At Me When You Discover It's Harder Than You Thought! - 12:03 AM
I seem to be spending a lot of time lately talking to DIYers. Mostly I'm ok with that. I'm kind of a DIYer myself at heart. I like to know how things work, and I don't mind spending a little extra time to figure things out for myself. But personally, I draw the line at actually taking on all the projects in my life. Understand, yes. Do the actual legwork, no. Not necessarily. I am happy to pay someone to do the parts that, although I may understand them, I either don't want to be bothered with, don't have the time to … (33 comments)

GOOGLE YOUR NAME THEN GOOGLE YOUR COMPETITION - 12:11 AM
GOOGLE YOUR NAME THEN GOOGLE YOUR COMPETITIONA while ago Debe Maxwell wrote a post about finding out your own search results in Google. I searched my name and my search results ....they Now total over one million results for Fred Carver Victoria....How Cool is That !Okay so what the Big Deal...Well I suggest to people to Google me to find out what I do to Market Real Estate online.Thanks Again ActiveRain..... my ActiveRain blog posts are showing up in Google all over depending on my key words in my post. At the Top of the Page is the Google Map Results then … (75 comments)

How to Be A HOT Real Estate Rock Star or Just Look Like One ! - 08:06 AM
I have 5 fashion couture tips for the all of the Real Estate Guys out there. When I wrote about How to be a SEXY Real Estate Celebrity for the ladies, inspired by the HGTV stars of "Selling New York", I neglected to say that men can be fashionistas, too ! Where else can you find the latest looks for men than at the Inman Conference in the fashion capital of the world, NYC? Dale (left) is below sitting with Derick (center), and Dave (right), guest speakers at Inman Real Estate Connect. Let's see what fashion tips we can glean from … (53 comments)

10 Things California Baby Boomers Need to Know About Helping Their Kid Buy a House - 02:16 PM
We baby boomers have always been a headstrong bunch of pioneers, and nothing about that is going to change until the last one of us is in our grave.
Here in California, we boomers seem to have this horrible recurring nightmare: the price of buying real estate is so high that our kids either become permanent renters or (gasp!) move to one of those "cheaper" states to raise our grand kids.
Wait. That isn't a dream. That was reality only a few years back! 
And it will be over our collective dead bodies that we let that dream become a reality again.
Not happening.
We would much … (15 comments)

"New Roof" - 07:50 AM
And that's exactly what is on this house.  A new roof.  Well, new shingles anyway, so the intent of the ad is accurate.  But be careful what you advertise!  As I looked at this "new roof," I noticed that it was in no way done professionally.  Would that concern you as a buyer?  It should certainly concern a listing agent!
Even an untrained eye could see that the shingles were not aligned properly, were wavy, differently sized, cut improperly on the edges, some short and some 8 or 10" long and hanging down!  There were gaps in the corners large enough … (55 comments)

What Is a Home Warranty and Why Do I need one? - 06:42 PM
What Is a Home Warranty and Why Do I need one?
Your home is probably your single biggest investment.  For most new home buyers the last thing they need to worry about is an unexpected repair that can seriously strain their budget.  For peace of mind and as added protection against anything major that might go wrong with a homes major systems, it's a good idea to get a home protection plan.

It safeguards you against the financial strain of a major repair and for first time homebuyers that have little or no experience in maintaining a home this can … (70 comments)

Getting Started. - 04:27 PM
My name is Ashley Taylor Gadeken. I am 20 years old and I am starting my career in Real Estate. I am so excited to begin I can hardly wait! Next week I go for a crash course to help me with my state exam which I am very nervous about..I think I am so nervous because I want to pass that way I can begin very soon. I can not wait to see what the future holds for me. I am going to work very hard to make sure everyone has the best experience possible while searching for a home. I am … (69 comments)

Merci, Danke, Gracias, Todah Rabah and thank you to Active Rain! - 11:31 AM
Thank You Active Rain! 
Thank You is a phrase that never can be overused, in whatever language...  Although I think I'm  relatively good at remembering to thank people , I might not have thanked the community of Active Rain and my friends and mentors at Active Rain sufficiently.   Active Rain is a community of people that has not only helped me become a better realtor( 25% of my business is directly related to my involvement with Active Rain),  but much more importantly has helped me become a better person.    The support that members give each other and knowledge they share with each other in these trying real … (21 comments)

The Client Who Couldn’t Get Out of His Own Way - 10:02 AM
Everyone who is familiar with me knows I will go out of my way to tailor a home inspection to each buyer’s individual needs. 
 
Need a fast turnaround? Done.  Want maintenance tips and cost estimates included in the report?  No problem.  You want to bring 10 people to the home during the inspection?  Cumbersome, but it’s your inspection – you’re the boss!
 
But every once in a while, sometimes what the buyer thinks they need isn’t in their own best interests.
 
A few weeks ago I answered a call from a potential client who was interviewing inspectors.  … (36 comments)

Can anyone advertise your listing without permission? Is your listing here? - 02:19 AM
The other day I followed an active rain blog back to a websitethat came up in a google search.  The site touted foreclosure listings in our market area.  As I scanned the photos I noticed a picture I took of one of our listings. 
The address was wrong but some of the info on the house was correct (it isn't a foreclosure).  I also recognized other homes on this site that are on the market in our area  listed with other Realtors. 
Our MLS system utilizes IDX, which allows brokers to exchange data.  To do this there a strict … (43 comments)

Why some agents are making it and some aren't? - 11:56 PM
The CE class that I took last week, our instructor was talking about how tough to make it in today's real estate market. He was telling us a story about the difference between 2 brokers, how one was selling lots of houses in 2010, and the other one was complaining there was no business to survive.  Howcome?
Broker 1 is 26 years old, only have 4 years experience in real estate.  Broker 2 has been a broker for a lonnnng time.  The young broker closed at least 58 houses by August last year, and the seasoned broker was complaining they only … (134 comments)

Lender, Your Pre-Approval is Worthless! - 07:22 AM
Yesterday, I had to handle a deal gone bad.  It was a very frustrating and frankly painful experience.  In this case it was my buyer and my seller.  YES, I know that this alone is enough for consternation for many of you out there reading this post. But, I really did show the buyer everything under the sun, and the buyer really choose the house on their own.  I advised them to possibly seek another agent, and they choose to stay with me. And the owner gave permission for the deal to proceed.
So, I am working with a buyer that … (115 comments)


Blog posts


A peek into ActiveRain's corporate culture - 04:28 AM
One of the things that I get most excited about in my job is when one of our team members executes on one of their ideas to make our company better. Will Curry has done just that with the creation of the ActiveRain Vlog!
Today he talked with some of our coworkers about the culture at ActiveRain. Please take a moment to watch the video and get to know our family a bit better. 
The Active Culture from ActiveRain Vlog on Vimeo.
… (79 comments)

Europe Hotel for Sale for $1,575,000 - Portugal Hotel for Sale - New Construction - 07:39 AM
New Mini Hotel In Portugal Village Center - Castle Views … (2 comments)

Become Immortalized on the ActiveRain Voices Video - 04:20 PM
In July of 2008, at the Real Estate Connect Conference in San Francisco, our former Community Manager Brad Andersohn took his video camera around the halls of Connect and got many ActiveRain members to tell us a little bit about how ActiveRain has impacted their business.
We'd like to update that video with testimonials from some of our current members. I would imagine that many of the same tenants will echo throughout the videos today as they did back in 2008. While much has certainly changed on the site since then, including the tools and some of the people, the foundation … (0 comments)

Sammamish New Listing - 4 bed/2.75 bath tri-level with two master suites - 05:50 PM
This updated 4 bed/2.75 bath tri-level has 2 master suites. This spacious home features a very flexible floor plan. Could be 4 bedrooms, or mother in-law quarters, or game/rec room. Eat-in kitchen with new cabinets and counter tops plus option of formal dining room. Office is outside of master bedroom. Large corner lot with mature landscaping, fruit trees & large entertainment sized deck. Plenty of closet space and storage areas. Convenient to shopping, employment areas, Microsoft, I-90 & 520. $399,950
Address: 22932 NE 27th Place Type: Residential Style:  Bedrooms: 4 "two large master bedrooms" Bathrooms: 3 Garage: Double Size: 2,060 sq. ft. Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size:  11278sq. ft.  … (0 comments)

Winter Check List for Your Pets - 07:03 AM
Winter is in full bloom, and as many people prepare themselves for taking the plunge into the cold, make sure your pets are ready to bear the cold as well.
Here are some tips on keeping pets safe and healthy all winter long, provided by Mother Nature Network.
Break the ice.  If you keep your pet's water bowl outdoors, or even in the garage, be sure to check and see if the water has frozen over.  Breaking the ice will make sure that he or she has access to clean, fresh water. Wipe 'em down.  Various ice-melting chemicals can cause irritation … (2 comments)

Would You Be Sad If This Home Was Gone When You Make Up Your Mind? - 12:49 PM
When you find the home that really works for you it is important to move fast.  I have seen people loose the "Dream Home" because they were scared and then later come to regret it.
Via Karen Fiddler Broker/Realtor (The Fiddler Realty Team/eVantage Real Estate):
 
It's hard.....the last thing any buyer wants to do is find out that the "right" home is the very first one they see. It causes so much doubt,
"well, this is the first one we've looked at, what if there is something better"?
What if there isn't? What if this is the perfect home for you … (3 comments)

Homes for Sale 94531 - 03:22 PM
Homes for Sale 94531
Homes for Sale 94531 looks at single family home sales in Antioch California over the last two months. Antioch is the largest community in East Contra Costa County and is the newer of the two zip codes. It features many fine large and affordable homes.
Right now there are 231 Homes for Sale 94531 with an average asking price of $246,766.00 and a median price of $235,000.00. This is an average price per SF of $111.00 and the homes have been on the market an average of 65 days.
In November 57 Homes for Sale 94531 Sold … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale 94561 - 03:43 PM
Homes for Sale 94561
Homes for Sale 94561 looks at single family home sales in Oakley California over the last two months. Oakley is charming bedroom community in East Contra Costa County that still features most of it's rural charm and farming heritage; while having some of the finest homes in Contra Costa County.
Right now there are 139 Homes for Sale 94561 with an average asking price of $251,313.00 and a median price of $232,000.00. This is an average price per SF of $119.00 and the homes have been on the market an average of 64 days.
In November 52 … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale 94531 - 04:27 PM
Homes for Sale 94531
Homes for Sale 94531 looks at single family home sales in Brentwood California over the last two months. Brentwood is the premier community in East Contra Costa County featuring many golf course homes, fine shopping, senior living, and some of the nicest homes in Contra Costa County.
Right now there are 207 Homes for Sale 94531, but this report will only examine the 202 priced under $1,000,000.00 as those few over tend to skew the numbers. The Average Asking Price is $339,701.00 and a median price of $325,500.00. This is an average price per SF of $145.00 … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale Discovery Bay - 04:52 PM
Homes for Sale Discovery Bay
Homes for Sale Discovery Bay looks at single family home sales in Discovery Bay California over the last two months. Discovery Bay is the recreational community in East Contra Costa County featuring homes with deep water docks, golf courses, and water sports.  It has some of the finest homes in Contra Costa County.
Right now there are 64 Homes for Sale Discovery Bay. The Average Asking Price is $517,380.00 and a median price of $326,950.00. This is an average price per SF of $181.00 and the homes have been on the market an average of 89 … (0 comments)

If you swim away from shore, you will never reach dry land. - 09:34 AM

 
There is another thought that comes to mind. It is ""Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - George Santayana .
Somewhere between the two there is hope for tomorrow.  It must be human nature that causes us to react to tragedy by seeking someone to blame and as a group pointing our collective finger at them.  This reaction was brought to light by the tragedy in Arizona.  It certainly was a made for media event. A judge, a congresswoman and a child and others fell victim to a senseless shooting.  Forensic evidence was still … (2 comments)

Thankful Thursdays - So Glad I Don't Live In The Snow! - 10:43 AM
Thankful Thursdays - So Glad I Don't Live In The Snow! Here are some photos from after our blizzard the other day.  The snow always looks so pretty to me when the sky is blue and the sun is shining.  Has to be clean, white snow though!  Hate when it gets all dirty and mucky!   We got a little over 2 feet here and school was cancelled for one day and had a 2 hour delay today here in Brookfield Massachusetts.  Looks neat to see lots of tunnels/paths dug out of the snow all over the yard.  Had so much fun … (10 comments)

Heritage - Fort Worth, Texas - 04:33 PM
I've written several blog posts about Heritage in Fort Worth, Texas in the past, and I continue to do so because it's such a desirable area. Prices are at an all time low, and buyers can take advantage of the wonderful prices and low mortgage interest rates. Whether you're looking for a new or pre-owned home, Heritage has something for everyone. Located in the Alliance Cooridor, people find this area to be a relatively easy commute to downtown Fort Worth.
Homes in Heritage currently range from the low $100's up to the $500's in a new phase called The Bluffs. This portion … (2 comments)

Belleville IL Homes for Sale, 511 Wabash Ave - 05:55 PM
Belleville IL Homes for Sale
511 Wabash Ave, Belleville IL 62221 Newly Priced....$91,900 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car oversized Garage
 
 
 
Essential Information MLS® #:4000335 Price:$91,900 Bedrooms:3 Bathrooms:2.00 Full Baths:2 Square Footage:1,353 Acres:0.00 Year Built:1903 Type:Residential Sub-Type:1 1/2 STORY Status:Active Community Information Address:511 Wabash Avenue Subdivision:NOT IN A SUBDIVISION City:BELLEVILLE County:St Clair State:IL Zip Code:62220 Amenities Amenities:NONE Features:DECK Parking:GRAVEL Interior Appliances:NONE Heating:FORCED AIR Cooling:CENTRAL AIR Exterior Exterior:ALUMINUM Lot Description:ALLEY, STREET LIGHTS Roof:COMP SHINGLE School Information Elementary:BELLEVILLE DIST 118 Middle:BELLEVILLE DIST 118 High:Bthseast Additional Information Zoning:Single Family THIS HOME HAS LARGE ROOMS AND IS IN VERY NICE CONDITION,NEWER ROOF … (2 comments)

Dallas Texas: The Year in Review: 2010 - 10:43 AM
The real estate market for Dallas, Texas this past year has been a remarkable one passing sales of 2009.  For investors and home buyers there were not only great values, great mortgage rates but many incentives offered by the government as well, such as the $8,000 cash back incentive- all of which motivated many buyers and investors to purchase property.
Of sales in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, the two leading areas were Frisco and the North Dallas Area rocketing sales of the previous year and taking the lead in most sold properties in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.  University Park … (0 comments)

Top 10 Posts of 2010 Margaret Rome - 03:04 PM
One of our members, David Popoff, suggested taking a look at our Top 10 posts for 2010. This is quite an eye opener.  Here are my top ten with the coresponding dates. The three numbers after each post are the number of comments, the number of viewings and the number of clicks.
Have you taken a look at your posts over the past year?
Posts with the largest amount of viewings may have only a few comments. So there are a lot more  people reading than you might expect. This will be interesting to do again next year.
 
Margaret Rome's … (16 comments)

It is All Margaret Romes Fault and Anna Banana Kruchten is On her Trail..... - 09:12 PM
I was on the phone with David Popoff, thanking him for suggesting the review of our top ten posts when I get an email from Anna Banana to watch out for her latest blog. Uh oh, what is that girl up to? You can see by her blog below.
How can Anna blame me when it was David who suggested this exercise?
This is a fun post. Thank you, Anna Banana. Never have been called Missy Margaret Rome!
Via Anna "Banana" Kruchten, CRB, CRS, Phoenix Arizona REALTOR 602-380-4886 (Anna 'Banana' Kruchten, Phoenix Property Shoppe 602-380-4886):
It is All Margaret Romes Fault and Anna Banana … (15 comments)

Aim, Fire...Ready! - 04:52 PM
We looked around at houses in Naperville, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Geneva and St Charles and decided we wouldn't have any problem finding something we would like. Our main criteria was the ability to walk to the downtown area. In this market we decided to take my advice to work on our house sale first.
We spent some time thinking about what it would take to get it ready, if you have the luxury of time it's generally best to think ahead if you are thinking of selling.. So that's what we did. This lead to a series of professional and homeowner projects that seemed … (4 comments)

Do You Really Want the House? - 07:49 PM
Do You Really Want the House?Buyers can sometimes be very frustrating and it feels like you want the house for them, more than they do.  I have a buyer that looked at home, fell in love with it, qualifies for the loan, has to move from his current residence and still will not make up his mind about the house. I can only think that he does not want the house as much as he acts like he does. I keep a periodic check on the foreclosure that my buyer is looking at. He said before Christmas that he wanted to wait … (5 comments)

One million foreclosures filed in 2010 - 04:44 PM
One million foreclosures filed in 2010 in the United States, the article I read said this morning.  It said that 1 of 45 homes had received a foreclosure filing in 2010.
What the article didn't say was that 44 of 45 did not receive a foreclosure filing.  It didn't say that 97.8% of homes did not have a foreclosure filing against them.

I don't know about most of you, but I am sick and tired of having our headlines seeming to say that the sky is falling and yet I drive through my town and I do not have anything … (4 comments)

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